Archives for January 2014

Three lifesavers for busy moms, organized simplicity, Chalkboard Family Rules, Gifts Kids can Make, Olympic Family Fun, Valentine's Day Crafts, Books, and Snacks - we've got tons of great ideas for Family Fun at Family Fun Friday. And if you're in need of some warm and tasty meals or appetizers, this week we are highlighting homemade soups and chilis - a great way to satisfy any appetite during the cooler months. We think you're gonna love this week's features.
Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things … [Read more...]

We have a birthday party coming up and we're celebrating a special someone who is turning two. His absolute favorite character is Cookie Monster from Sesame Street. We already own three Cookie Monsters and we subscribe to Sesame Street on Youtube {it's a great way to watch Sesame Street ad free}. Sesame Street is a regular part of our family's routine and my boys love all the fun adventures of the Sesame Street characters. My eldest just received a "Big Hugs Elmo" for Christmas that he absolutely loves. I've included affiliate links here for your convenience.
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Want tips on eating organic on a budget, saving money in the kitchen, or organizing toys? How about some fresh new dessert ideas like pecan praline, easy "tres leche" cake or oreo cookie doughnuts? And we've got great recommendations on the best family board games, tips for reading with boys, ideas for creating a terrarium, and winter family fun! All of these things and more are featured at Family Fun Friday.
Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time … [Read more...]

Winter anyone? Yes, here where I live - we get plenty of snow, and no one plants anything before May 15th because there is the threat of a freeze until then. And even though I like to snuggle up in sweats and stay in-doors, I have two little boys who LOVE to play outside. I just thought I'd share some indoor and outdoor activities for snow day fun and some warm winter clothes to keep your kiddos comfy.
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Some of our favorite snow day activties include:
1. Make snow cakes and eat them - My boys love to eat … [Read more...]

J stands for jump, jeep, jacks, and just a whole lot of other fun things! If you'll looking to enrich your preschooler's early childhood education with just a few simple preschool activities at home --> you are in the right place!
Hi, I'm Monica, an Early Childhood Education Certified Teacher. I have a passion for helping other moms and teachers with their preschool at home efforts. Now I teach other moms how to preschool at home with fun preschool activities through my online preschool program: Visual Montessori.
I spent over five years developing … [Read more...]

I have a special guest post for my readers today in my series on encouraging words for moms; my friend Linda from "Housekeeping.org" has agreed to do a guest post on my blog about being "immersed" in God's word. We just wrapped up the letter "I" and I asked Linda to write something inspiring and she authored this encouraging post.
It is my sincerest hope that this post would be an encouragement to my fellow moms with little ones. I think Linda has some beautiful advice on where we can find our strength and encouragement - and it has to do with immersing ourselves … [Read more...]

Make a family love tree craft, play family games, spruce up your marriage, raise children of character, games and fun in the snow, ideas to get organized, and Superbowl appetizers like churros toppers, pizza dip, and cream cheese roll ups! All of these things and more are featured at Family Fun Friday.
Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing what they love to do - be with family!
We had a NEW Record of well over 200 link-ups last … [Read more...]

Igloos, inch-worms, insects - oh my! If you've been following along, it's great to have you back this week. If you're new - welcome to our preschool at home curriculum online. Did you know you can enrich your preschooler's early childhood education with just a few simple preschool activities at home?
I'm an Early Childhood Education Teacher certified for preschool teaching in the US, and a Montessori practitioner for over five years. And if you are reading this online, you are joining us for my at home preschool program: Visual Montessori.
I spent over five years … [Read more...]

I hope you're enjoying the New Year Happy and Blessed Home readers! I feel privileged to serve you as a blogger and I can't think of anything more spectacular than blessing someone with a fantastic giveaway of $850 Cash {deposited into the winner's PayPal Account}. I decided to participate as my way of saying "Thank you" to my readers and I am hoping and praying that it is a Happy and Blessed Home reader who WINS! If you do win, please contact me so I can know - I would love to feature you on my blog!
As a blogger I find out about all sorts of giveaways, but my … [Read more...]

I love the new year. It revives my sense of hope. When I sit and think about it, there really isn't much different from two weeks ago, but somehow, the new year energizes me, sets me upright, and gets me going. I'm not that big on resolutions, but I do believe in process. I know that by tweaking little things, I can eventually change over time in an effort to reach my goals.
My mother often told me, "If you want to clean the room, start in the corner." She always managed to encourage me to take on what seemed like an insurmountable task by starting small. And when … [Read more...]

Looking for a Valentine's Day Fun Pack? How about tips for a happier marriage? We've got that and ways to save money this year, keys to living a frugal lifestyle, great ideas for board games, creating a family time capsule, as well as recipes like Chocolate-Chip Cookie Cup Sundae, Banana Streusel Bread, Cheddar & Potato Pierogies. You don't want to miss the great tips at Family Fun Friday.
Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing … [Read more...]

This week we have horses, houses, and happy kids! We're studying the alphabet and going through all 12 sensitive periods as outlined in Montessori in our preschool at home curriculum at HappyandBlessedHome.com. Did you know you can enrich your preschooler's early childhood education with just a few simple preschool activities at home?
Hi, Im Monica, an Early Childhood Education Certified Teacher. I teach other moms and preschool teachers how to preschool at home through my online preschool program: Visual Montessori. Visual Montessori is an online preschool … [Read more...]

I have a special treat for my readers today, my friend Nancy from "There is Grace" has agreed to do a guest post on my blog about "grace". Now, if you are new to my blog then you may not know that last year I was posting one word every week to encourage moms based upon our alphabet study. Well, we just wrapped up the letter "G" and I just felt this urging to contact Nancy to see if she would write a guest post. If you have a minute you should visit her blog at ThereIsGrace where she is writing with wisdom, and sharing her experiences in her fight with cancer.
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Happy New Year! FREE Printable cleaning and organizing checklists, cinnamon rolls, crock pot honey ham, slow cooker BBQ Chicken Wings, Tips for More Creative Photos, Ideas for Family Traditions and more are all featured at Family Fun Friday.
Family Fun Friday is all about connecting as a family. We feature great ideas for family fun, and things to help moms get things done so they have more time to spend doing what they love to do - be with family!
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